50 Things to do this weekend in Connecticut, May 2-4

The first weekend in May comes with plenty of ways to enjoy the spring weather. You can also celebrate Derby Day, catch a movie or concert and much more. Here are 50 ways to pass the time this weekend.

May 1, 2014 7:45 PM

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Cinco de Mayo at Bodega Taco Bar

Bodega Taco Bar is keeping tradition alive and well with their popular Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! The weekend long celebration begins Friday and runs through Monday, May 5. The indoor / outdoor festivities include Bodega’s signature Mexican inspired fare, tequila tastings, cocktail specials, live music and dancing. Find out more. less

Bodega Taco Bar is keeping tradition alive and well with their popular Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! The weekend long celebration begins Friday and runs through Monday, May 5. The indoor / outdoor festivities include ... more

Near & Far Aid's 2014 Designer House Tour on Friday will feature an exclusive tour of five extraordinary homes in the prominent enclaves of Fairfield, Southport and Westport, each professionally decorated by a acclaimed interior designers.
After the House Tour, there will be a 'Toast the Tour' cocktail reception featuring a luxury car show. Find out more. less

Near & Far Aid's 2014 Designer House Tour on Friday will feature an exclusive tour of five extraordinary homes in the prominent enclaves of Fairfield, Southport and Westport, each professionally decorated ... more

Bridgeport native Cindy Eastman is the author of "Flip-Flops After Fifty: And Other Thoughts on Aging I Remembered to Write Down." The book, her first, is a heartwarming, funny and inspirational collection of essays on coming to terms with aging and change. She will be visiting Bethel on Friday. Find out more. less

Bridgeport native Cindy Eastman is the author of "Flip-Flops After Fifty: And Other Thoughts on Aging I Remembered to Write Down." The book, her first, is a heartwarming, funny and inspirational collection of ... more

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" starring Saoirse Ronan, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray, and Jude Law recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel. Catch a showing at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday. Find out more. less

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" starring Saoirse Ronan, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray, and Jude Law recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel. Catch a showing at the ... more

Paul Mueller, who directs and conducts the Greenwich Choral Society, will be leading the group again on Saturday at the Norwalk Concert Hall, in the final performance of its 90th season. The program, 'Romantic Titans,' will feature work by Mendelssohn, Dvorak and Brahms. Find out more. less

Paul Mueller, who directs and conducts the Greenwich Choral Society, will be leading the group again on Saturday at the Norwalk Concert Hall, in the final performance of its 90th season. The program, 'Romantic ... more

It's a country party at the new Johnny Utah's in Norwalk Saturday. From 7pm – 9pm, help Johnny Utah’s give back
with Rides for a Cause. Bully Breed Rescue hosts a fundraiser to raise
money for their nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and
placement of animals in need. Then att 9 p.m. it's the Taste of Country Music
Festival. Find out more. less

It's a country party at the new Johnny Utah's in Norwalk Saturday. From 7pm – 9pm, help Johnny Utah’s give back with Rides for a Cause. Bully Breed Rescue hosts a fundraiser to raise money for their ... more

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Fairfield Dogwood Festival

Every year residents celebrate spring by flocking to Bronson Road to
see white, pink and purple blossoms during the Dogwood Festival. The 79th annual festival comes to Fairfield this weekend. The festival supports charities like Operation Hope, Children At Risk
Fund, Janus House, Center for Women & Families, and Project Learn. Find out more.

Every year residents celebrate spring by flocking to Bronson Road to
see white, pink and purple blossoms during the Dogwood Festival. The 79th annual festival comes to Fairfield this weekend. The festival ... more

Westfield’s three Connecticut shopping centers – Westfield Connecticut Post, Westfield Meriden and Westfield Trumbull — have teamed up with Bright Pink®, a national non-profit organization that supports breast and ovarian health in young women, for the first-ever VIPink weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Shoppers who purchase a $10 VIPink Card will receive a 20 percent discount from dozens of participating retailers. Find out more. less

Westfield’s three Connecticut shopping centers – Westfield Connecticut Post, Westfield Meriden and Westfield Trumbull — have teamed up with Bright Pink®, a national non-profit organization that supports ... more

Local cowboys and cowgirls can head to Ridgefield Saturday and Sunday for the Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Festival. Find out more.

Local cowboys and cowgirls can head to Ridgefield Saturday and Sunday for the Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Festival. Find out more.

Photo: Chris Preovolos

Local cowboys and cowgirls can head to Ridgefield Saturday and... Photo-6233918.84806 - Westport News

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Kentucky Derby Dinner in Milford

Plan B in Milford will be hosting a 6 course Derby Day dinner on Saturday that will feature plenty of great bourbon. There will be prizes for best dressed, best
hat, there will be raffles, the races will be on, and there will be
Four Roses Mint Juleps all damn day. Find out more. less

Plan B in Milford will be hosting a 6 course Derby Day dinner on Saturday that will feature plenty of great bourbon. There will be prizes for best dressed, best hat, there will be raffles, the races will be ... more

Take your kids to the annual Frog Frolic in Redding. The free event on Saturday runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Redding Community Center. Activities include kiss-a-frog, a bubble garden, bounce houses, touch-a-truck, storybook characters, a book sale, and make-your-own crafts. Plus a “cake walk” contest, silent auction, and food. Find out more. less

Take your kids to the annual Frog Frolic in Redding. The free event on Saturday runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Redding Community Center. Activities include kiss-a-frog, a bubble garden, bounce houses, ... more

The Walk for Babies will raise money for the national organization March of Dimes. Walks will be taking place Saturday and Sunday in Danbury, Stamford and Fairfield as well as other parts of the state. Find out more. less

The Walk for Babies will raise money for the national organization March of Dimes. Walks will be taking place Saturday and Sunday in Danbury, Stamford and Fairfield as well as other parts of the state. Find out ... more

Photo: Keelin Daly

The Walk for Babies will raise money for the national organization... Photo-6174109.84806 - Westport News

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Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day makes its triumphant return on Saturday and local businesses will get in on the action with a host of activities, photo-ops and giveaways of 50 special releases by publishers Marvel, DC Entertainment, IDW, Archaia, Dark Horse Comics and more. Find out more. less

Free Comic Book Day makes its triumphant return on Saturday and local businesses will get in on the action with a host of activities, photo-ops and giveaways of 50 special releases by publishers Marvel, DC ... more

Boaters looking to tune up their on-board safety procedures can head to
Weed Beach in Darien Saturday morning with their outdated emergency
flares and fire extinguishers where they will be instructed how to use
them properly. Find out more. less

Boaters looking to tune up their on-board safety procedures can head to Weed Beach in Darien Saturday morning with their outdated emergency flares and fire extinguishers where they will be instructed how to ... more

Famous Spanish singer and father of Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, will be at Foxwoods on Saturday. Iglesias has set two Guinness World Records: the first in 1983, for selling the most records in the most languages in history; and the second in 2013, for becoming the best-selling Latin artist in history. Find out more. less

Famous Spanish singer and father of Enrique Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, will be at Foxwoods on Saturday. Iglesias has set two Guinness World Records: the first in 1983, for selling the most records in the most ... more

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Famous Spanish singer and father of Enrique Iglesias, Julio... Photo-3060558.84806 - Westport News

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Mayweather vs Maidana at Foxwoods

Watch the Mayweather vs Maidana fight live on Pay Per View from MGM Grand, Las Vegas on A high definition big screen TV at Foxwoods on Saturday. Find out more.

Watch the Mayweather vs Maidana fight live on Pay Per View from MGM Grand, Las Vegas on A high definition big screen TV at Foxwoods on Saturday. Find out more.

The club will host its second annual plug-in electric vehicle rally, called the WECC EV RALLY 2014, on Sunday. The rally will start and end at the eastbound side of the Westport Saugatuck railroad station. Find out more. less

The club will host its second annual plug-in electric vehicle rally, called the WECC EV RALLY 2014, on Sunday. The rally will start and end at the eastbound side of the Westport Saugatuck railroad station. Find ... more

Photo: Paul Schott

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Steve Tyrell brings the American Song Book to life in a performance at the Fairfield Theatre Company on Sunday. Find out more.

Steve Tyrell brings the American Song Book to life in a performance at the Fairfield Theatre Company on Sunday. Find out more.

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Steve Tyrell brings the American Song Book to life in a performance... Photo-6204583.84806 - Westport News

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'The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza'

"The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza," presented by Pomperaug Theatre Company, at Pomperaug High School in Southbury pokes fun at Greek mythological tales. The play, directed by Paul Doniger, will be performed all weekend. Find out more. less

"The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza," presented by Pomperaug Theatre Company, at Pomperaug High School in Southbury pokes fun at Greek mythological tales. The play, directed by Paul Doniger, will be performed all ... more

An up-close look at the globe's melting glaciers is offered in "Chasing Ice," an award-winning documentary film to be screened Sunday afternoon in the Westport town hall auditorium. The screening is the last of five "GreenDay" events planned over two days to put a focus on the environment. Find out more. less

An up-close look at the globe's melting glaciers is offered in "Chasing Ice," an award-winning documentary film to be screened Sunday afternoon in the Westport town hall auditorium. The screening is the last of ... more

Members of the St. Petersburg, Russian youth dance group Rossijanochka show some traditional moves in a previous performance. The group is back in the United States and will be performing in Norwalk on Saturday and Ridgefield on Sunday.Find out more. less

Members of the St. Petersburg, Russian youth dance group Rossijanochka show some traditional moves in a previous performance. The group is back in the United States and will be performing in Norwalk on Saturday ... more

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Connecticut Sneaker Show

Rapper Juelz Santana is set to perform at the Connecticut Sneaker Show at Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena on Sunday. Find out more.

Rapper Juelz Santana is set to perform at the Connecticut Sneaker Show at Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena on Sunday. Find out more.

Photo: Johnny Nunez, WireImage

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'A Song at Twilight' in Westport

Broadway veterans Brian Murray and Mia Dillon rehearse a scene in the Westport Country Playhouse production of Noel Coward's "A Song at Twilight." The play runs through May 17. Find out more.

Broadway veterans Brian Murray and Mia Dillon rehearse a scene in the Westport Country Playhouse production of Noel Coward's "A Song at Twilight." The play runs through May 17. Find out more.